Supercar Test With Erebus Academy and Norwell Motorplex
The combined efforts of Erebus Motorsport and Norwell Motorplex lead to a rookie supercar test at Queensland Raceway on October 4th-5th for 6 junior drivers including Ryan. Lead by drivers Brodie Kostecki, Will Brown and Norwells very own coach, Robbo "The Whisperer". It included a day of familiarisation and practice at Norwell Motorplex prior to the full test day on Tuesday.
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Huge THANK YOU to everyone from the Erebus Motorsport crew and Norwell Motorplex guys for this unbelievable opportunity. Special mentions go to Nathan Cayzer for organising this event, Barry Ryan for believing in young drivers and allowing them these opportunities, and Paul Morris and Robbo for their continued support in myself and the other 5 boys.
- Ryan
Summary
Both days were an orientation into the characteristics of a race team and professional race car driver. The large takeaway from this event was the drivers application, their efforts, their ability to listen and learn and to further grow as a driver. The extensive knowledge of Brodie, Will, Robbo, Paul Morris, and Erebus engineer George Commins was imperative to the boys over the 2 days. From data analysis with George to driving tips and help with adaptation from Paul. It was an incredible experience and will be used to further learn and develop Ryan as a driver.
Proceedings
Day 1 included supercar orientation with basic data analysis and practice in Norwells SuperSchool cars. Followed by a short warmup of the 'Mercadore' around Norwell Motorplexs short track. Then day 2 involved offical testing at Queensland Raceway in Willowbank. 3 sets of 6 lap intervals each allowed everyone ample time to learn about the car and get comfortable. Ryan showed promsing pace and through, instruction from George, improved drastically.